The PGA has announced that 52-year-old pro golfer Mike Weir will be the International team captain for the 2024 Presidents Cup. Weir has served as assistant captain on Presidents Cup teams three times in the past, so he is no stranger to the role, but this will be his first time serving as full captain.
Weir was the first Canadian to ever compete in the Presidents Cup, so it’s fitting that he will be the captain in 2024 when the event is taking place in Montreal, Canada.
Weir is well known for his memorable win at the 2003 Masters in a playoff with Len Mattiace. His impressive career also includes eight PGA tour titles and he has competed in five Presidents Cups.
What the Presidents Cup Means to Mike Weir
With five years of competition in the Presidents Cup, Weir has obviously made a lot of memories–and hit a lot of career milestones–at this event. Being named captain of 2024’s International team is a big honor for Weir.
In a recent media statement, he said, “[the]Presidents Cup has become such a big part of my career, so to be here in this moment announced as captain of the 2024 International Team is surreal. When I look back, I have so many incredible memories associated with this event whether it be my debut in 2000; winning my singles match against Tiger in 2007 at Royal Montreal; witnessing Ernie [Els] create the shield in 2019; and then seeing Trevor [Immelman] carry that momentum in 2022. Now as I look with anticipation toward 2024, I couldn’t be more excited to lead the International team into my home country of Canada for what will surely be the experience of a lifetime.”
Clearly, the Presidents Cup has been a major part of Weir’s career so far, and we can’t wait to see what his experience as International team captain is like.
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